Case Study
Ponte di Barbarano Cooperative Dairy

As part of a major expansion project for the headquarters’ retail store—aimed at increasing the number of cutting stations and the storage capacity for cheese wheels—the Ponte di Barbarano Cooperative Dairy requested the installation of a compliant, integrated fire suppression system. Commercial innovations—such as an app for online ordering and pickup—have made it essential to ensure maximum safety for customers, staff, and production processes.

Client requirements

It was necessary to equip the site with a fire suppression system that:
  • complies with applicable regulations;
  • ensure the timely detection of critical conditions;
  • would protect both the production area and the adjoining retail store;
  • provide direct and easy access for routine maintenance;
  • could be installed in a way that minimizes interference with sales and production activities.

Idroelettrica's proposal

Following a site inspection and consultation with the designer and installer, Idroelettrica supplied and installed a FIREBOX module—a prefabricated utility room with direct access—equipped with:
  • an electric pump sized to meet the site’s client requirements;
  • emergency motor pump;
  • jockey pump for maintaining system pressure;
  • Comprehensive testing of the pumping station upon completion of installation. The decision to choose the FIREBOX was based on its accessibility, reliability, and the speed with which maintenance can be performed.

The Result

The system we supplied fully met the customer’s expectations: the pumping station complies with the latest regulations, is effective at detecting critical conditions, and ensures maximum safety for the plant and the retail outlet. The installation also allowed retail sales to continue uninterrupted and supported the new reservation/pickup procedure.
Logo Caseificio Sociale Ponte Di Barbarano - Idro-elettrica S.p.A.
Mr. Luca Pacchin
In-house representative who oversaw the work
Our designer recommended that we choose Idroelettrica as our fire protection system supplier, as it is a well-known company in the fire protection industry, and we wanted assurance regarding the quality of the product supplied.

Project specifications

Product employed

Firebox - Idroelettrica Spa
Prefabricated fire‑protection unit - Firebox: a complete, autonomous outdoor module for fire water pump rooms, supplied with connected, tested and ready‑to‑operate components.
Ico Grup - Idro-elettrica S.p.A.

pump-set

1 Elettropompa1 Motopompa1 Pompa Jockey
Ico Pump - Idro-elettrica S.p.A.

Pump Type

30 kW + 36,5 kW + 1,5 kW
Ico Inst - Idro-elettrica S.p.A.

Installation

Sottobattente

Ico Prest - Idro-elettrica S.p.A.

Hydraulic Performance

Flow rate: 75 m³/h

Head: 80 m.w.c.

Ico Norm - Idro-elettrica S.p.A.

Applicable standards

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